2008-03-25
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 4
ROLL
CALL
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (11)
REGRETS
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor A. Chiu. (2)
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 25, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
STAFF
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
J. Kee, Committee Clerk
K. Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant
J. Wong, Technology Support Specialist
P. Loukes, Commission Lead, Operations and
Waterworks
J. Carnegie, Director of Corporate Communications
G. Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Councillor
C. Moretti declared a conflict of interest with respect to In-Camera Item,
Clause (2) (Legal Matter Regarding Centennial Community Centre) as she is the
Vice-President of Markham Centennial Bocce Club and President of Markham Bocce
Association and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote
on the question of the approval of such matter.
(2) Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to By-laws 2008-49, 2008-51 and 2008-52
by nature of representing the owner of the subject property, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- MARCH 4, 2008
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 4, 2008, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) CITIZENSHIP
CEREMONY AND
FIRST BABY ADOPTED IN CANADA UNDER
BILL C-14 (12.2.6)
Councillor J. Webster advised that he attended a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony on March 25, 2008 during which an infant became a Canadian Citizen; the child was the first foreign-born infant to be adopted under Bill C-14.
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) Brian Sherman, was in
attendance to speak on behalf of Dr. Frank Shahidi,
and addressed Council regarding the requirement for the owner of Markham
Village Lanes to remove the metal tile roofing material from the heritage
buildings and replace it with a roofing material in accordance with the
policies and guidelines of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District
Plan. He distributed three photographs
for Council to review and indicated his client has spoken with Markham staff to
challenge the characterization of the roof materials used as metal tile roofing
and noted that the Town’s guidelines indicate that metal is acceptable. He also indicated it would cost his client $175,000
to replace the roof with asphalt shingles. (16.11)
(Other Business 1)
(2) Peter Ottensmeyer, Vice-President, Markham Concert Band, was in
attendance and addressed Council regarding East Markham Community Centre &
Library. He thanked Council for
recognizing and including the needs of a large and vibrant group of amateur
choirs, orchestras, amateur theatre, concert bands, etc., in Markham. (6.6)
(Clause 4, Report No. 12, 2008)
5(a) REPORT NO.
12 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (March 3, 2008)
Council consented to separate Clause (4).
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Report No. 12 - General Committee be received and adopted.
(1) 2008 SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS WEEK (13.12)
That the
presentation by Ms. S. Dobson of the Women’s Support Network (WSN) of York Region regarding Sexual Harassment Awareness
by received; and,
That the week of
June 1st-7th, 2008 be proclaimed as “Sexual Harassment
Awareness Week”; and further,
That the Director, Human Resources be directed to work with WSN to arrange an educational event such as a Lunch and
Learn session on the topic.
(2) MARKHAM WAXERS UPDATE (6.0)
That the deputation from Mr. J. Cornacchia,
on behalf of Markham Waxers Hockey Club, regarding
rates for ice time and expressing concern with the ongoing disruption resulting
from construction delays, be received; and,
That the hourly ice rates applicable to the
Markham Waxers be $200 per hour for games and $144
per hour for practice sessions, effective from February 12, 2008; and,
That staff meet
with representatives from the Markham Waxers to
discuss options to mitigate disruption during the upcoming playoff games,
including potentially relocating games to an alternative arena.
(3) APPOINTMENTS
AND RESIGNATIONS TO
ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.0)
That the resignation of Mr. Tom Giantsopoulos from the Markham Public Art Advisory
Committee be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;
and,
That the following persons be appointed to
the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30,
2010:
Anderson Coward
Paul Leonidis
Judi McIntyre
Joanne Olson
Alina Tarbhai; and,
That the following appointments to the Canada Day Committee for 2008 be confirmed for the term ending November 30, 2008:
Willie Reiss
Ken Mack
Sam Sahoy
Mitch Reiss
Jeanne Bowman
Antonette DiNovo
Javaid Khan
Samuel Carr; and,
That the following appointments to the Box Grove Community Centre Board be confirmed for the term ending December 31, 2008:
Tom Farrar, Chair
Frank Orovits
Michael Cavanagh
Dan McCombe
Stan Buell
Murray Cresswell
Lorraine Crivaro
Karen Feddersen
Bodo Maslabey
James Newell
Bob Watt.
(4) EAST MARKHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE & LIBRARY (6.6)
That the
report titled “East Markham Community Centre & Library – Building Program”
be received; and,
That the
presentation by Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners and Bregman + Hamann Architects
highlighting the proposed building components be received; and,
That Council
approves the recommended programs and associated space requirements contained
in this report save and except the following:
Gymnasium – space requirements to be revised
to include a third gymnasium;
Library
– to be increased by up to 2,000 square feet subject
to design and programming restrictions and further consultation with Markham
Public Libraries Board and the public; and,
That Council
authorizes staff to proceed with schematic design having a Building Program of
up to 130,000 square feet and consisting of the following components:
|
Aquatics |
41,668 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Gymnasium
(see Clause 3 above) |
|
sq.
ft. |
|
Fitness |
17,370 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Library
(See Clause 3 above) |
|
sq.
ft. |
|
Medical Library |
3,000 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Multi-Use/Rehearsal
Space |
7,700 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Older
Adults |
2,970 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Youth |
2,670 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Dedicated
Children's Indoor Playground |
2,530 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Special
Needs Room |
500 |
sq.
ft. |
|
Common
Areas |
12,900 |
sq.
ft. |
That staff be
directed to report back to Council the various schematic design options; and,
That staff
further review the physical link between the Community Centre and the Markham Stouffville Hospital in order to maximize synergies; and,
That staff
consider ways to enhance the integration of the proposed public plaza into the
site plan; and,
That staff
review and report back to Council on the underground parking proposal to
determine whether it might be more cost effective to accommodate all parking
requirements as surface parking until the proposed shared-cost parking
structure is completed, with cost savings being used to fund additional
programming space; and,
That staff be
directed to pursue LEED Gold certification level
subject to technical and financial considerations; and,
That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution; and further,
That
staff review and report back on whether there should be a viewing gallery for
the swimming pool and, if so, how to incorporate same into the plans.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor
J. Webster
That Clause 4, Report
No. 12 be amended to add the following paragraph:
"That
staff review and report back on whether there should be a viewing gallery for
the swimming pool and, if so, how to incorporate same into the plans."
CARRIED
(5) SATELLITE
RECREATION POLICIES AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT (6.0)
That the report titled “Satellite Recreation Centre Policies Agreement” be received; and,
That authorization is given to amend the “Satellite Recreation Centre Policies Agreement” to reflect that the maintenance and replacement of the playground equipment at the German Mills Community Centre be the sole responsibility of the Town of Markham; and,
That authorization is given to the German Mills Board to amend their lease with the German Mills Co-operative Nursery School to reflect the amendment in the “Satellite Recreation Centre Policies Agreement”; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(6) UNIONVILLE WINTER TENNIS CLUB PROPOSED (6.8)
Report 2008
Business Plan Project
Timelines
That the report titled “Unionville Winter
Tennis Club in Carlton Park-Business Plan” be received; and,
That staff be authorized to proceed with a
public consultation meeting with residents of the neighbourhood, and other
interested parties; and,
That staff report back to Council with the
results of the public meeting with recommendations; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(7) TOWN
OF NEWMARKET
PENALTIES FOR THE MISUSE OF
DISABLED PERSONS PARKING (13.5.2)
That the letter dated
February 11, 2008 from the Town of Newmarket
containing a resolution passed by Council to request the Premier of Ontario to take action to eliminate the
misuse of disabled parking permits and parking spaces be received and endorsed;
and
That the letter dated
February 11, 2008 from the Town of Newmarket be referred to the Markham
Advisory Committee on Accessibility.
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 13 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (March 17, 2008)
Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (7) and (9).
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That Report No. 13 - General Committee be received and adopted.
(1) COUNCIL ISSUES (16.0)
That
Council Procedural By-law #2001-1 be amended to provide for delegations to be
heard at either at the beginning of the meeting or just prior to the beginning
of the specific item; and,
That
Council Procedural By-law #2001-1 be amended to provide that New/Other Business
items will only be for information items, and not action items; and,
That
the Building and Parks Construction Committee be dissolved; and,
That
Council Procedural By-law #2001-1 be amended to include the mandate of the
Building and Parks Construction Committee in the Terms of Reference for the
General Committee mandate; and,
That
Council Procedural By-law #2001-1 be further amended to provide for the
appointment of a Chair and Vice-Chair for Building and Parks Construction
issues; and,
That the information regarding suggested changes to the composition and terms of reference of the Licensing Hearing Committee be received; and,
That
Councillor C. Moretti be appointed as Chair for the
Building and Parks Construction issues of the General Committee.
(By-law
2008-46)
CARRIED
(See following motion which was lost)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That Paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of Clause 1, Report No. 13, be amended to be deferred in order to allow the Library Board to review the issue at its April 7, 2008 meeting.
LOST
Council separated Paragraphs 1 to 7 of Clause 1, Report No. 13, for discussion purposes.
(2) APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS TO ADVISORY
BOARDS/COMMITTEES
(16.0)
That the resignation of Councillor Alex Chiu
from the Markham Theatre Advisory Board be accepted with regret; and,
That another Councillor be
appointed for the term ending November 30, 2008.
(3) STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 (7.5)
That the report dated March 17, 2008 entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of December 31, 2007” be received; and,
That $6.91M from closed capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A entitled “Summary of Closed Capital Projects by Account”; and,
That projects listed on Exhibit B entitled “Summary of Completed Open Capital Projects Pending Payment of Final Invoices” be closed upon payment of final invoices and any outstanding amount returned to/from the original sources of funding; and,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(4) 2007 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (7.4)
That
the report dated March 17, 2008 entitled “2007 Review of Operations” be
received; and,
That
the final 2007 Operating Surpluses for the Town of Markham (“Town”). Building
Standards and Waterworks Departments be transferred to
the Town’s respective reserves in accordance with the Town’s reserve policy.
(5) AWARD OF CONTRACT #011-S-08 LABORATORY
SAMPLING ANALYSIS (7.9)
That
the report entitled “Award of Contract #011-S-08 Laboratory Sampling Analysis”
be received; and,
That
the contract for #011-S-08 Laboratory Sampling Analysis be awarded to the
preferred supplier York Regional Laboratory in the estimated contract value of
$534,477.00 exclusive of GST for a period of three
(3) years; and,
That
the tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing Bylaw 2004-341, Part
11, Section 7(1)h which states “where it is necessary or in the best interest
of the Town to acquire non-standard items or Professional Services from a
preferred supplier”; and,
That
funds for this contract for the 2008 period be drawn from the 2008 Operating
Budget Accounts as listed under financial considerations in the estimated
amount of $178,159.00 exclusive of GST; and,
That
the following 2009-2010 estimated amounts be provided
for within the respective years budget submission for the Waterworks Department:
- 2009 $178,159.00
- 2010 $178,159.00;
and,
And
that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
(6) AWARD OF TENDER #012-T-08 FLOOD STORAGE
IMPROVEMENTS HIGHWAY 7 AND
WOODBINE AVENUE (7.9)
That the report entitled “Award of Tender #012-T-08 Flood Storage Improvements Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue” be received; and,
That the contract for Tender #012-T-08 Flood Storage Improvements Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue be awarded to the lowest price qualified bidder, Lakeside Contracting Company Limited in the amount of $412,184.68 exclusive of GST; and,
That a contingency amount of $49,500.00 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specific limit; and,
That a contingency amount of $8,500.00 exclusive of GST be established to cover any design consultation required during construction of the project and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specific limit; and,
That staff be authorized to retain a qualified geotechnical consulting firm in accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical and materials testing services during construction for an upset limit not to exceed $20,000.00 exclusive of GST; and,
That the Capital Budget account # 83-5350-5212-005 be amended to $648,662.40 funded cooperatively through a Developer contribution of $145,000.00, the Region of York contributing $251,831.20 and Town contribution of $251,831.20. The Town’s proportionate share is funded from existing pre-DCA reserve $27,500.00 and transfers of $51,831.20 from capital account 83-5350-6777-005 and $172,500.00 from 83-6150-8377-005 respectively; and,
That staff be authorized to front end the Region of York’s proportionate share of $251,831.20 until all costs are finalized. Front end costs will be funded through a transfer from capital account 83-6150-8377-005; and,
That upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funds be returned to the original funding source; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and further,
That
staff be requested to arrange a meeting with the Toronto Wildlife Centre to
discuss the mitigation of wildlife concerns in this area.
(7) CLICK
WITH MARKHAM – BUILDING MARKHAM’S
FUTURE TOGETHER - COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC
AREAS OF FOCUS (12.0)
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That
Council defer and refer the discussion of "Click With Markham – Building Markham’s Future Together" to the
"Other Business" Section of this meeting.
CARRIED
(8) DEVELOPMENT CHARGE DEFERRAL AGREEMENT
AND
ASSUMPTION H & W
DEVELOPMENT CORP. (7.11)
That
the report entitled “Development Charge Deferral Agreement and Assumption – H
& W Development Corp.” be received; and,
That
the Town consent to an assignment of the Development Charges Deferral Agreement
executed by 2015776 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Developments) in favor of its
successor in title, H & W Development Corp.; and,
That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute and assignment in a
form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and,
That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(9) REVIEW OF THE PROVISION OF WASHROOM
FACILITIES IN
THE UNIONVILLE MAIN STREET AND
OTHER TOURIST AREAS (3.0)
That the report titled “Review of the
Provision of Washroom Facilities in the Unionville Main Street Area and other
Tourist Areas” dated February 29, 2008 be received; and,
That Council authorizes staff to review for
the provision of washroom facilities in the Unionville Main Street Business
Area; and,
That Council authorizes staff to retain the
services of a consultant to assist staff in the development of a general policy
on the provision of washroom facilities and other public services to support
tourist areas of the Town; and,
That funding in the amount of $15,000 for the
consultant services be obtained from the 2008 Capital Account,
056-5399-8477-005 New Public Washroom Feasibility Plan (budget of $100,000);
and,
That staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(10) SUMMARY OF 2007 REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
FOR COUNCILLORS
AND APPOINTEES TO BOARDS (7.0)
That Council receive for
information the March 17, 2008 report entitled “Summary of 2007 Remuneration
& Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards”; and,
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(11) APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.0)
That Ann Laxton
be appointed to the Stiver
Mill Preservation Committee.
CARRIED
5(c) REPORT NO.
14 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (March 4, 2008)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Report No. 14 - Development Services Committee be received and
adopted.
(1) TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY
– PETTICOAT CREEK WATERSHED
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
(RECOMMENDATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE) (13.13.2)
Whereas the
Environmental Issues Committee has reviewed the request for funding from the
Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for the
Petticoat Creek Watershed strategy development; and,
Whereas the
Environmental Issues Committee supports the request for funding, in principle;
and,
Therefore be it resolved that the Environmental Issues Committee requests that funding, in the amount of $5,000, be provided through a Development Services Commission account; and further,
That the account be provided through the Planning Capital Contingency account number
080
7955 7353 002.
CARRIED
5(d) REPORT NO. 15 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (March 18, 2008)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Report No. 15 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.
(1) ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3752, 65M-3877, 65M-3810,
65R-26665 PART 4, 65M-3863, 65M-3651, 65M-3600, 65M-3610,
65M-3611, 65M-3612, 65M-3613, 65M-3614, 65M-3771, 65M-3607,
65M-3864 AND 65M-3796 (10.7)
That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3752, 65M-3877, 65M-3810, 65R-26665 Part 4, 65M-3863, 65M-3651, 65M-3600, 65M-3610, 65M-3611, 65M-3612, 65M-3613, 65M-3614, 65M-3771, 65M-3607, 65M-3864 and 65M-3796, dated March 18, 2008, be received; and,
That the services in Subdivision Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3752, 65M-3877, 65M-3810, 65R-26665 Part 4, 65M-3863, 65M-3651, 65M-3600, 65M-3610, 65M-3611, 65M-3612, 65M-3613, 65M-3614, 65M-3771, 65M-3607, 65M-3864 and 65M-3796, dated March 18, 2008 be accepted for maintenance; and,
That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham; and,
That the Community Services Commission accepts responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of the Town’s system; and,
That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into consideration in future operating budgets; and,
That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence January 1, 2008; and,
That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved; and,
That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved; and,
That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking By-law # 2005-188, by including no parking on the streets indicated, be approved; and,
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
(By-laws 2008-47 to 2008-64)
(2) SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
AND GUIDELINES:
- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
- INTERIM SUSTAINABILITY
MEASURES (10.0)
That the report dated March 18, 2008 titled “Sustainable Development Standards and Guidelines” be received; and,
That
the Request For Proposal attached as Appendix “A” to the report titled
“Sustainable Development Standards and Guidelines” be revised to include a
contextual paragraph referencing climate change and reduction of green house
emissions; and,
That
Council endorse the revised Request For Proposal
attached as Appendix “A’; and,
That
the members of the Environmental Issues Committee act as a steering committee
for the duration of the study and finalization of the guidelines; and,
That
Council adopt minimum LEED Silver standard for all
new municipal buildings and major additions/renovations to municipal buildings;
and,
That, as an interim measure to remain in place until completion of the Sustainable Development Standards and Guidelines Study, Council confirm LEED silver as the minimum standard for all new medium and high density residential developments; and,
That, as an interim measure to remain in place until completion of the Sustainable Development Standards and Guidelines Study, Council encourage institutional, commercial and industrial developers to apply site development and building construction techniques that reduce heat island effect, minimize storm water run-off, increase infiltration, include rain water harvesting, grey water re-use, cool roofs and green roofs, permeable paving, landscaping, energy efficiency and general water conservation and lead to more energy efficient and environmentally sensitive developments; and,
That, as an interim measure to remain in place until completion of the Sustainable Development Standards and Guidelines Study, Council encourage builders to apply Energy Star standards, as developed by Natural Resources Canada (NR Can), for low density housing; and,
That staff consult with the development industry, through the Developers Round Table, and report back to Development Services Committee on any implementation issues pertaining to the interim measures and the study process; and,
That the transition process for current development applications, as outlined in this report, be endorsed; and,
That, as part of the study, an Official Plan Amendment be prepared to ensure the Town fully utilizes the new provisions of Section 41(4) (2) of the Planning Act, as introduced through Bill 51; and,
That
the Town of Markham request that the Province of Ontario expedite changes to
the Ontario Building Code to incorporate new standards and requirements
for all building types (including residential, ICI and municipal buildings)
such as LEED certification, Energy Star and
continuous improvements related to sustainable sites and built form; improved
energy efficiency in buildings; improved air quality (indoor and outdoor);
improved water quality and efficiency; management of solid waste; and enhanced
urban ecology; as soon as possible (prior to the current target date of 2011);
and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(3) RECOMMENDATION REPORT
- APPLICATION BY 1547155 ONTARIO LTD. FOR
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 46 UNIT
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM WITH GRADE-LEVEL RETAIL AT 7751 YONGE STREET, SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF YONGE STREET AND THORNHILL SUMMIT DRIVE – THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(FILE NO. SC 06 135980) (10.6)
That the site plan application (SC 06 135980) submitted by 15471255 Ontario Ltd. dated February 21, 2008, to permit a 46 unit residential condominium with grade-level retail at 7751 Yonge Street, be endorsed in principle subject to the general and specific conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ as attached to the staff report dated March 18, 2008; and,
That
staff be directed to request the Ontario Municipal Board to approve the
conditions of site plan approval set out in Appendix A including any
modifications made by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and to
delegate final site plan approval to the Director of Planning and Urban Design
or her designate in consultation with the Ward 1 Councillor, subject to those
conditions; and,
That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(4) REVISED SITE PLAN APPLICATION
TER-SKY DEVELOPMENTS/CALIBER HOMES
PRESERVATION OF A HERITAGE HOUSE
29 JAMES WALKER COURT
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FILE NO.: SC 05 022910 (10.6)
That
Council endorse the revised Site Plan Control Application for 29 James Walker
Court for approval, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix “B” attached
to the staff report dated March 18, 2008; and,
That
a provision be included in the Site Plan Agreement requiring that fencing along
the Main Street South frontage be limited in height to four feet (the maximum
height of a front yard fence) to maintain an open view to the original façade;
and,
That
a warning clause be included in any future purchase and sale agreement, and in
the site plan agreement, and be registered on title, regarding the
Environmental Assessment and the potential need for the heritage house to be
moved back from its existing location on Main Street; and further,
That
the site plan agreement will contain appropriate
provisions to ensure the completion of the exterior restoration, tree
preservation and other details of site development.
CARRIED
6. MOTIONS
Council consented to add Motions (1) to (3).
(1) CITIZENSHIP
CEREMONY AND
FIRST BABY ADOPTED IN CANADA UNDER
BILL C-14 (12.2.6)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation by Councillor J. Webster regarding his attendance at a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony on March 25, 2008 during which an infant became a Canadian Citizen; the child was the first foreign-born infant to be adopted under Bill C-14, be received.
(Presentation 1)
CARRIED
(2/3 VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
(2) BRIAN SHERMAN
HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
METAL TILE ROOF FOR MARKHAM
VILLAGE LANES
140-152 MAIN STREET NORTH; 12
WILSON STREET
APPLICANT: DAVID
JOHNSTON/1209094 ONTARIO LIMITED
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT HE 07
131343 (16.11)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the delegation by Mr. Brian Sherman, on behalf of Dr. Frank Shahidi, regarding the requirement for the owner of Markham Village Lanes to remove the metal tile roofing material from the heritage buildings and replace it with a roofing material in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan, be received.
(Delegation 1)
CARRIED
(2/3 VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
(3) PETER
OTTENSMEYER
EAST MARKHAM COMMUNITY
CENTRE & LIBRARY (6.6)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the delegation by Mr. Peter Ottensmeyer, Vice-President, Markham Concert Band, regarding East Markham Community Centre & Library, be received.
(Delegation 2)
CARRIED
(2/3 VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
16-2008 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for The Fish House Woodbine, 7501 Woodbine Avenue (outdoor). (3.21)
17-2008 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Oregano Pizza and Pasta 2, 300 John Street, Unit 110 (indoor and outdoor) (3.21)
18-2008 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Hemingway Arms Restaurant & Bar, 144 Main Street North, Unit 18 (indoor and outdoor) (3.21) Info
19-2008 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Bridges Bar and Restaurant, 72 Copper Creek Drive (indoor and outdoor) (3.21)
20-2008 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Moon Walk, 58 Main Street North Markham, Units 6 & 7 (indoor and outdoor) (3.21)
21-2008 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Sao Viet Noodle Restaurant, 5 Glen Cameron Road, Unit 23A (indoor) (3.21)
Referred to Town Solicitor & Commissioner
of Development Services
22-2008 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum to summarize the results of a
mediation session held on January 23, 2008 regarding the appeals for the
properties on Langstaff Road. (13.13)
23-2008 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding an Appointment of Hearing regarding the appeals
for Official Plan Amendment No. 149 (Highway 404 North Secondary Plan
Amendment). (13.13)
24-2008 Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding an Order of the Board of March 12, 2008 regarding the appeal submitted by 1358023 Ontario Limited for a Site Plan approval at 7760 Markham Road. (13.13)
CARRIED
8. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- Parkinson's
Disease Awareness Month (April 2008)
- Naturopathic Medicine Week (May 4 to 11, 2008)
- National Missing Children's Day (May 25, 2008)
& Green
Ribbon of Hope Month (May 2008); and,
That the Corporate Communications Department be
requested to publish the above proclamations in the local newspapers.
CARRIED
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Council consented to discuss Clause (7), Report No. 13 regarding "Click with Markham" under Other Business (3).
(1) HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION
METAL TILE ROOF FOR MARKHAM
VILLAGE LANES
140-152 MAIN STREET NORTH; 12
WILSON STREET
APPLICANT: DAVID
JOHNSTON/1209094 ONTARIO LIMITED
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT HE 07 131343
(16.11)
That the following recommendation of the Development Services Committee from the meeting held on February 5, 2008 be approved and adopted:
"That in response to Heritage Permit
Application HE 07 131344, Council require the owner of Markham Village Lanes to
remove the metal tile roofing material from the heritage buildings and replace
it with a roofing material in accordance with the policies and guidelines of
the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan; and,
That the metal tile roofing be permitted to
remain on all portions of Markham Village Lanes that are not considered
heritage buildings; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution."; and,
That
staff be directed to work with the property owner to negotiate a specific
timeframe for removal of the metal tile roofing material from the heritage
buildings; and,
That
staff report back to Council for approval with respect to a reasonable
timeframe for compliance.
CARRIED AS AMENDED ON A RECORDED (8:3)
(See following recorded vote)
(See following motion to amend)
YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (8)
NAYS: Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon. (3)
ABSENT: Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor A. Chiu. (2)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That Other Business (1) be amended to add the following paragraphs:
"That
staff be directed to work with the property owner to negotiate a specific
timeframe for removal of the metal tile roofing material from the heritage
buildings; and,
That
staff report back to Council for approval with respect to a reasonable
timeframe for compliance."
CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE (10:1)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (10)
NAYS: Regional Councillor G. Landon. (1)
ABSENT: Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor A. Chiu. (2)
(2) LOGOS BAPTIST CHURCH
(MILLIKEN)-CONVEYANCE
OF PART 2, PLAN 65R-16587,
ABUTTING 133 OLD
KENNEDY ROAD (8.1)
NOTICES
OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN
OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED
SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant
to By-law 178-96)
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That
the notice of the proposed sale for the Town own lands legally described as
Part 2, Plan 65R-16587, abutting 133 Old Kennedy Road, be confirmed.
(In-Camera
Clause No. (1))
CARRIED
(3) CLICK
WITH MARKHAM – BUILDING MARKHAM’S
FUTURE TOGETHER - COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC
AREAS OF FOCUS (12.0)
That the
report entitled “Click With Markham – Council’s
Strategic Areas of Focus” be received; and,
That Council
approve the six strategic areas of focus: Growth Management,
Transportation/Transit, Environment, Municipal Services, Parks, Recreation,
Culture & Library Master Plan/Public Safety, and Diversity; and,
That Council
approve the corresponding issue statement, action plans and phasing targets for
each of the six strategic areas of focus; and,
That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution; and,
That all
references to the “Click With Markham” initiative
include the words: “Building Markham’s Future Together”; and,
That Corporate
Communications staff be directed to develop a user-friendly public document
that would include the issue statement, action plans and phasing targets for
each of the six strategic areas of focus, and such document be made available
in all community centres, libraries and on the Town’s website; and,
That the following revisions be incorporated into Appendix 1 - Building
Markham's Future Together:
In the Environment Section
· The issue statement (p. 19) to be
revised to read as follows:
"Globally, human activity is significantly impacting and altering
the natural environment, affecting our air, land, water and habitat and
therefore impacting Markham’s quality of life. There is an urgent need for a
coordinated and comprehensive strategy to enable us to continue to be a leader
in environmental sustainability, to
protect the natural environment and to advance innovation in our built
form."
In the Diversity Section
· Paragraph 1(b) under Action Plans
(p.46) – “and promotion” should
be added after the word “recruitment”.
· Paragraph 5 under Action Plans (p.47) – in line
1, the word “residents” should
replace “constituents” and any other place where that happens.
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.12),
Action Plan, Paragraph 1
To be revised to read as follows:
"1. Work in
partnership with the Region and other levels of Government, including Metrolinx, GO Transit, Toronto and various stakeholders to
develop a vision, implementation strategy, funding model and service delivery
that establishes an improved and
integrated GTA transit system and road network. We
will also need to address road network improvements; including 400 series
highways, local and regional roads."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.12),
Action Plan, Paragraph 2
To be revised to read as follows:
"2. Develop
Rapid transit options, including but not limited to, Yonge
subway extension up to Highway 7, Viva and/or GO "Centre to Centre"
service, high order transit corridors within Markham, improved GO service
levels on the Stouffville,
Richmond Hill and Havelock Lines and services along the 407, supported
by sufficient local transit service."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.12),
What can “you” expect from us?
Add an additional row as follows:
"Finalize inter-regional transit hubs at
the Havelock GO Line/407/Donald Cousens Parkway with GO Transit, Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario and Viva Transit."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.13),
Action Plan 1
To be revised to read as follows:
"Action Plan: 1 Work in partnership
with the Region and other levels of Government, including Metrolinx,
GO Transit, Toronto and various stakeholders to develop a vision,
implementation strategy, funding model and service delivery that establishes an
improved and integrated GTA transit system and road network. We will also need to
address road network improvements; including 400 series highways, local and
regional roads."
In the
Transportation/Transit Section (p.15),
Action Plan 2, Paragraph 1 What
are the high level planning and tactical activities required in order for this
action item to succeed?, Bullet 2
To be revised to read as
follows:
· "Town needs to participate to ensure
Markham's issues on transit strategy and facility locations are addressed and that transit services are
integrated."
In the
Transportation/Transit Section (p.15), Action Plan 2, Paragraph 2 What
are the milestone performance measurements over the next 4 years?
Add an additional bullet as
follows:
· "Inter-regional
transit hub at Havelock GO Line/407/Donald Cousens Parkway."
CARRIED AS AMENDED ON A RECORDED VOTE (10:0)
(See following unanimous recorded vote)
(See following motion to amend)
YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (10)
ABSENT: Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor A. Chiu. (3)
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Other Business (3) be amended to add the following:
"That the memo dated March 25, 2008 from
Acting Director of Strategic Initiatives outlining the revisions to Appendix 1
- Building Markham's Future Together, be received.; and,
That the following revisions be incorporated
into Appendix 1 - Building Markham's Future Together:
In the Environment Section
· The issue statement (p. 19) to be
revised to read as follows:
"Globally, human activity is significantly impacting and altering
the natural environment, affecting our air, land, water and habitat and
therefore impacting Markham’s quality of life. There is an urgent need for a
coordinated and comprehensive strategy to enable us to continue to be a leader
in environmental sustainability, to
protect the natural environment and to advance innovation in our built
form."
In the Diversity Section
· Paragraph 1(b) under Action Plans
(p.46) – “and promotion” should
be added after the word “recruitment”.
· Paragraph 5 under Action Plans (p.47) – in line
1, the word “residents” should
replace “constituents” and any other place where that happens.
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.12),
Action Plan, Paragraph 1
To be revised to read as follows:
"1. Work in
partnership with the Region and other levels of Government, including Metrolinx, GO Transit, Toronto and various stakeholders to
develop a vision, implementation strategy, funding model and service delivery
that establishes an improved and
integrated GTA transit system and road network. We
will also need to address road network improvements; including 400 series
highways, local and regional roads."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.12),
Action Plan, Paragraph 2
To be revised to read as follows:
"2. Develop
Rapid transit options, including but not limited to, Yonge
subway extension up to Highway 7, Viva and/or GO "Centre to Centre"
service, high order transit corridors within Markham, improved GO service
levels on the Stouffville,
Richmond Hill and Havelock Lines and services along the 407, supported
by sufficient local transit service."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.12),
What can “you” expect from us?
Add an additional row as follows:
"Finalize inter-regional transit hubs at
the Havelock GO Line/407/Donald Cousens Parkway with GO Transit, Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario and Viva Transit."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.13),
Action Plan 1
To be revised to read as follows:
"Action Plan: 1 Work in partnership
with the Region and other levels of Government, including Metrolinx,
GO Transit, Toronto and various stakeholders to develop a vision,
implementation strategy, funding model and service delivery that establishes an
improved and integrated GTA transit system and road network. We will also need to
address road network improvements; including 400 series highways, local and
regional roads."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.15), Action Plan 2, Paragraph 1 What are the high level planning and tactical
activities required in order for this action item to succeed?, Bullet 2
To be revised to read as
follows:
· "Town needs to participate to ensure
Markham's issues on transit strategy and facility locations are addressed and that transit services are
integrated."
In the Transportation/Transit Section (p.15),
Action Plan 2, Paragraph 2 What are the milestone performance measurements over the
next 4 years?
Add an additional bullet as
follows:
· "Inter-regional
transit hub at Havelock GO Line/407/Donald Cousens Parkway."
CARRIED
10. BY-LAWS
Council consented to separate By-laws 2008-49, 2008-51 and 2008-52.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That By-laws 2008-46
to 2008-48, 2008-50 and 2008-53 to 2008-67 be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That By-laws
2008-49, 2008-51 and 2008-52 be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio
abstained)
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2008-46 A by-law to amend Procedural By-law
2001-1 (Various administrative amendments).
(Clause 1, Report No. 13, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-47 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3752 as public highways (Grand Life Boulevard Corporation, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 4 - Adastra Crescent, Castleview Crescent, River Valley Crescent and Rockliffe Gate).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-48 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3877 as public highways (Grand Life Boulevard Corporation, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 4 - Murray Spiers Court).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-49 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3810 as public highways (Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., Part of Lot 11, Concession 5 - Chimenti Court).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
By-law
CARRIED
(Councillor
J. Virgilio abstained)
BY-LAW 2008-50 A by-law to establish streets as public highway being Part of Block 3, Plan 65M-2503, designated as Part 4, Plan 65R-26665 (The Corporation of the Town of Markham - Circa Drive).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-51 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3863 as public highways (Kindwin Markham Limited, Block 8, Plan 65M-3651 and Part of Lot 18, Concession 6 - Gable Avenue, Olivia Drive, William Berczy Boulevard, Williams Street and Lane).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
By-law
CARRIED
(Councillor
J. Virgilio abstained)
BY-LAW 2008-52 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3651 as public highways (Kindwin Markham Limited, Part of Lot 18, Concession 6 - Olivia Drive and Lane).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
By-law CARRIED
(Councillor
J. Virgilio abstained)
BY-LAW 2008-53 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3600 as public highways (Merano Developments Inc, Part of Lot 17, Concession 8 - Balmano Road, Bloomsbury Road, Cornerstone Road, Northside Road, Miramar Drive, Osmond Appleton Road, Park Place Drive, Royal Crown Road, Sunburst Crescent, Swan Park Road, William Grant Road and Williamson Road).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-54 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3610 as public highways (Dovcom Realty Inc., Part of Lot 19, Concession 7 - Castlemore Avenue, Roy Rainey Avenue, Omega Street, Moscan Street, Lampton Crescent, Laconda Street and Fred McLaren Boulevard).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-55 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3611 as public highways (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited and Dovcom Realty Inc., Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 7 - Landsdown Crescent (north portions and south portion), Stricker Avenue, Eakin Mill Road (north portion and southwest portion), Fred McLaren Boulevard and Staynor Crescent).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-56 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3612 as public highways (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited, Part of Lot 20, Concession 7 - Stricker Avenue, Hammersly Boulevard, Eakin Mill Road and Landsdown Crescent).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-57 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3613 as public highways (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited, Part of Lot 19, Concession 7 - Lane A, Davidoff Street, Comeau Street, Vecchia Street and Omega Street).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-58 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3771 as public highways (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited, Part of Lot 20, Concession 7 - Pineforest Place and Hammersly Boulevard).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-59 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3607 as public highways (15th Avenue Home Builders
Inc., Part of Lot 20, Concession 7 - Redkey Drive, Boxhill Road, Dunnet Street,
Ramsgate Court, Tormina Court and Tillie Square).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-60 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3864 as public highways (Cloverwood Estates Inc., Part of Lot 4, Concession 7 - Walford Road).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-61 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3796 as public highways (Karvon Enterprises Ltd., Part of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Plan 4299 - Maple Ridge Crescent and Willow Trail Road).
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-62 A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Compulsory Signs - 65M-3752, 65M-3877, 65M-3810, 65R-26665, Part 4, 65M-3863, 65M-3651, 65M-3600, 65M-3610, 65M-3611, 65M-3612, 65M-3613, 65M-3614, 65M-3771, 65M-3607, 65M-3864 and 65M-3796)
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-63 A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71 (To implement a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour - 65M-3752, 65M-3877, 65M-3810, 65R-26665, Part 4, 65M-3863, 65M-3651, 65M-3600, 65M-3610, 65M-3611, 65M-3612, 65M-3613, 65M-3614, 65M-3771, 65M-3607, 65M-3864 and 65M-3796)
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-64 A by-law to amend Parking By-law 2005-188 (Parking restrictions on Williams Street, Olivia Drive, Gable Avenue and Chimenti Court - 65M-3752, 65M-3877, 65M-3810, 65R-26665, Part 4, 65M-3863, 65M-3651, 65M-3600, 65M-3610, 65M-3611, 65M-3612, 65M-3613, 65M-3614, 65M-3771, 65M-3607, 65M-3864 and 65M-3796)
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2008)
BY-LAW
2008-65 A by-law to amend Zoning
By-law 2284-68, as amended (Woodjane Corporation,
8241 Woodbine Avenue - To delete subject lands from By-law 2284-68, as amended,
so that the lands may be included within the designated area of By-law 165-80,
as amended, to permit a two storey commercial plaza comprising of retail,
restaurant and office uses).
(Clause 6, Report No. 5, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-66 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law
165-80, as amended (Woodjane Corporation, 8241
Woodbine Avenue - To permit a two storey commercial plaza comprising of retail,
restaurant and office uses).
(Clause 6, Report No. 5, 2008)
BY-LAW 2008-67 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (To revise the lists for officers, enforcement companies and tagging locations).
CARRIED
11. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Council consented to separate Clauses (2) and (3).
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That Council report the following in-camera matter:
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - March 17, 2008
(1) LOGOS
BAPTIST CHURCH (MILLIKEN)
- CONVEYANCE OF PART 2, PLAN
65R-16587,
ABUTTING 133 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
(8.1)
That the confidential report entitled “Logos Baptist Church (Milliken) - Conveyance of Part 2, Plan 65R-16587, Abutting 133 Old Kennedy Road” be received; and,
That Part 2, Plan 65R-16587, abutting 133 Old Kennedy Road be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of March 25, 2008; and,
That staff be authorized and directed to take all actions as are set out in this report.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council report the following in-camera matter:
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - March 17, 2008
(2) LEGAL
MATTER REGARDING
CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
(6.6)
That the confidential report dated February 15, 2008 regarding a legal matter on Centennial Community Centre be received for information; and,
That staff be authorized and directed to take all actions as are set out in this report.
CARRIED
(Councillor C. Moretti abstained)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss Clause (3) regarding Committee of Adjustment Decision for 8111 Kennedy Road.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council rise and the Chair report the following from in-camera session:
REPORT
OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - March 25, 2008
(3) 1475398 ONTARIO INC. APPEAL OF
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
DECISION
REGARDING 8111 KENNEDY ROAD,
MARKHAM
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FILE
NO. A/110/07
LEGAL FILE NO. 07 0511 LG 0431
(8.0)
That
the report entitled “1475398 Ontario Inc. Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment
Decision regarding 8111 Kennedy Road, Markham” be received; and,
That the Town
Solicitor and Staff be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing
scheduled for April 25, 2008 to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that the
Town and the Appellant, 1475398 Ontario Inc., are in agreement with the
approval of the application to permit outdoor motor vehicle storage for the
existing BMW automobile dealership for a temporary period not more than 5
years, as set out on the revised plan attached to this Report and subject to
the conditions attached to this Report, and for the Town Solicitor in
consultation with the Commissioner of Development Services to execute all
documentation required to give effect to the proposed settlement including any
minor revisions to the plan or conditions of approval.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
12. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That By-law
2008-68 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2008-68 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of
the Council meeting of March 25, 2008.
(Council Meeting No. 4, 2008)
CARRIED
13. ADJOURNMENT
Moved
by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded
by Councillor D. Horchik
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
___________________________________ __________________________________
KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM FRANK SCARPITTI
DEPUTY
CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)